David Bates, Catholic apologist and CS Lewis expert, reflects upon Lewis's conversion (how he was 'surprised by joy'), how his reason confirmed his feelings, how his theology stands on the authority of the Church and the Patristic Fathers) and his own experiences as a 'restless pilgrim.'

• Pints with Jack (David's podcast about Lewis) is here.
• Max McClean as CS Lewis in The Most Reluctant Convert is here.
• David's conversation with Norman Stone, the director of the movie that follows this play (above) is here.
• David's conversation with Joseph Pearce (who was the guest on Almost Good Catholics, episode 10) is here.

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